By Marko Zivkovic Apple has issued a second release candidate update for tvOS 26.2, following the first release candidate deployed on Wednesday.tvOS 26.2 has received a second release candidate build.On December 3, release candidates for most of Apple’s major operating systems were made available to registered developers. Release candidates represent the final stage of beta testing, and it looks like tvOS 26.2 needed a few last-minute fixes from Apple.On Thursday, only a day after the initial batch of release candidates was sent out, tvOS 26.2 received a second RC build. Thursday’s software update changes the build number to 23K53, from the previous 23K51. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Both Lisa Jackson, VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, and Kate Adams, Apple’s general counsel, will retire in 2026, with roles moving to Jennifer Newstead in the new SVP General Counsel and Government Affairs role.Lisa Jackson will no longer have to stand on the roof of Apple Park. Image source: AppleIt’s been a busy week for Apple executive moves. First, it was revealed that John Giannandrea is retiring, then Alan Dye is moving to Meta and taking his core design team with him.Now, Apple has shared that general counsel Kate Adams and VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson are both retiring in 2026. The transition will result in a new role called SVP of General Counsel and Government Affairs under Jennifer Newstead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM is back for $1,499, a discount of $300 off MSRP. Plus, save $250 on two 32GB RAM models for a limited time only.Get the best price ever on Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro 24GB – Image credit: AppleThe exclusive deals can be activated through the pricing links in this post or via our M5 MacBook Pro Price Guide. Kicking off the sale is the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 24GB of RAM for $1,499.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 24GB for $1,499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.FaceTimeRussian authorities said FaceTime helped criminals plan attacks and commit fraud across the country. Of course, they didn’t publish case data or examples that could support those claims.Users saw the announcement as another attempt to restrict tools the government can’t easily monitor. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Amazon’s $99 AirPods 4 ANC deal is still in stock at the lowest price on record for holiday gift-giving.This AirPods 4 ANC deal delivers the lowest price ever at $99.The $80 discount on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation matches the lowest price on record at $99. Pick up a pair for yourself or as a holiday gift at Black Friday pricing, which is 44% off MSRP.Buy AirPods 4 ANC for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely “The Rest is History” has been named Apple Podcasts 2025 Show of the Year, a testament to the hosts’ ability to make complex history feel accessible, engaging, and genuinely fun.Image Credit: AppleThe Rest is History is, as the name would imply, a history-centric podcast. But, somehow, it’s more than that.Historians-turned-hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook have made it their mission to cover stories listeners know from angles they may not have considered. Topics can be nearly anything, from the sinking of the Titanic to Watergate and anything in between. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Apple TV’s International Emmy award-winning spy series “Tehran” is heading back to the small screen in early 2026, and it won’t be for the last time.’Tehran’ season three premieres January 9 | Image Credit: AppleOn Thursday, Apple TV announced a premiere date for “Tehran,” an Israeli espionage thriller. The series will be returning on January 9, with new episodes every Friday through February 27.The company also disclosed that it renewed “Tehran” for a fourth season. The upcoming season is already in production. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Apple removed Night mode Portraits from the iPhone 17 Pro, and while a vocal minority of users are frustrated, others never noticed the feature was gone.iPhone 17 ProCuriosity around the camera change has grown because the update landed without an explanation from Apple. Owners trying the new phones are only learning about the limitation through testing, comparisons, and scattered reports rather than official guidance.Many users remain unaffected because their shooting habits never relied on the old workflow. For years, LiDAR-equipped iPhones let people blend Night mode and Portrait mode to brighten dark scenes while still blurring the background. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Apple has recognized 17 developers in its annual App Store Awards, celebrating apps for their technical ingenuity and cultural impact, with the winners including productivity app Focus Friend and Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge.App Store Awards – Image credit: AppleAt the end of November, Apple announced the finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards, its annual celebration of the best software from the year. On December 4, Apple announced who won the awards in their various categories.A total of 17 games are awarded, with six App of the Year winners alongside five Game of the Year awards. Another six are selected by App Store editors as Cultural Impact winners for driving meaningful change, with inclusivity and a positive impact. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wes Hilliard and Mike Wuerthele Apple’s VP of Human Interface Design is leaving Apple for Meta, but Liquid Glass is here to stay. Expect Stephen Lemay could perfect the controversial design choice.Liquid Glass is Apple’s future, like it or notAlan Dye was a controversial choice as VP of Human Interface Design when he was placed in that slot by Jony Ive. His background in fashion made everyone in the Apple space cringe with worry, and the time since 2015 has shown they had only a little to worry about.Apple’s design didn’t stray far from the iOS 7 foundation that introduced flat minimalism all the way until Liquid Glass was introduced with iOS 26. That change was presented as the way forward for Apple’s operating systems, and isn’t something the company will easily back off from, regardless of who leaves. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
